AMCN can reveal the 2020 version of Suzuki’s legendary Katana will carry a recommended retail price of $17,490 (plus on-road costs) or $18,990 ride away.

Would-be owners who pay a deposit now for bike arriving in the first shipment will receive a commemorative Katana Arai helmet valued at $1000. The first shipment is due to land on Aussie shores in September. Interested parties should register their interest via the firm’s website, www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au.

Powered by a 999cc inline-four cylinder engine good for 110kW and 108Nm, the bike tips the scales at 215kg (wet) and AMCN has just spent the day on the bike riding through the mountains near the city of Kyoto in Japan.

Stay tuned for a riding impression and the full test review in an upcoming issue of AMCN.